GHK-Cu oral tablets

GHK-Cu Oral

Oral GHK-Cu to support skin and hair health as part of a daily, needle-free routine.

  • Daily capsule, no injections
  • Studied for collagen production and skin repair
  • Pairs well with topical GHK-Cu

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Billed every 90 days, cancel anytime.

  • Prescribed by a US-licensed provider
  • Compounded at a US 503(a) pharmacy
  • Shipped cold, ready to use
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety information

Side effects are possible with any medication. Read the full safety information for GHK-Cu and discuss all medications with your provider.

Compounded medication. Compounded products are not FDA approved. Optera provides compounded GHK-Cu from US-licensed 503(a) pharmacies only.

Common side effects. Nausea, stomach upset, and headache, most often when starting. Taking the tablet with food may help. Individual responses vary. Tell your provider about any side effect you think is related to GHK-Cu.

Talk to your provider first. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, if you have a copper-related condition such as Wilson's disease, or if you are being treated for a chronic medical condition.

When to stop. Stop and contact your care team if you experience a severe reaction. For a medical emergency, call 911.

Prescription treatments are dispensed only when clinically appropriate after provider review. Compounded medications are not FDA approved.

Round Out Your Plan

Commonly prescribed together. Add a second product for $60 off, or three for $120 off.

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What Is GHK-Cu?

(glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex)

GHK-Cu is a small peptide bound to copper that your body makes on its own. It is found in blood, saliva, and urine, and it acts as a signal that tells skin cells to build collagen and elastin and to repair damage. Research shows GHK-Cu levels fall sharply between your twenties and your sixties, and lower levels have been linked to slower skin repair and loss of firmness.

GHK-Cu works as a signaling molecule. In research, it has been shown to switch on genes involved in collagen and elastin production and to switch down genes tied to inflammation and tissue breakdown. Copper is part of the mechanism: the enzyme that cross-links new collagen fibers depends on it.

GHK-Cu levels decline with age

GHK-Cu levels203040506070

Illustrative only. Individual levels and results vary.

Collagen Support

May support firmer, more resilient skin.

Skin Repair

Supports the skin's natural repair process.

Hair Health

Studied for supporting hair follicle health.

Needle-Free

A simple daily tablet, no injections.

Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Oral GHK-Cu Works

What GHK-Cu does in the body over time.

Day 1

GHK-Cu activates genes involved in collagen production and tissue repair.

30 Days

Skin may feel smoother and more hydrated.

3 Months

Increased collagen and elastin may improve firmness and texture. Hair follicles may begin to respond.

6 Months

Fine lines may soften and hair may look fuller.

1 Year and Beyond

Continued support as the body's own GHK-Cu declines with age.

Timeline reflects the general mechanism and published research. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Optera Works

100% online care, personalized dosing, and treatment delivered to your door.

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Compounded and shipped cold to your door.

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